National Chiayi University

   In 2023, National Chiayi University has won a total of 54 grants from the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) for college student research projects. This ranks NCYU as the 10th among all public universities nationwide, second only to National Taiwan University, National Cheng Kung University, National Chiao Tung University, and National Tsing Hua University. Over the years, NCYU students have been receiving the College Student Research Creativity Awards, a recognition of their outstanding efforts. The students who receive grants for their research projects can continue their academic studies by pursuing a master's degree. They may embark on a research journey or demonstrate their research and development expertise at domestic companies of diverse industries.

   NCYU encourages students to explore their studies, incorporate recent issues, and put forward innovative research ideas. Before developing their research proposals, the students are required to engage in discussions with their supervisors on the research topics. NCYU's professors encourage the students to align their research questions with the curriculum; teachers in relevant fields from various departments are invited to guide the students in developing research projects. From formulation of research proposals to submission of research reports, this approach helps enhance the students' experimental and practical abilities, analytical, critical-thinking and integrative skills, as well as problem-solving capabilities, thus facilitating effective theoretical learning.

  President Han Chien Lin said that NCYU is well-equipped with experimental facilities and scientific instruments, and the teachers guide students to collaborate on research projects in their spare time. This mentorship approach is designed to take students all the way from from their college student research projects to their master's study, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience for the students. To support students' engagement in NSTC's research projects, NCYU offers additional scholarships from NT$3,000 to NT$6,000 for each student. With combined funding support from NSTC and NCYU, the students can develop advanced cognitive abilities and build a solid foundation in their specialized academic pursuit over the course of their research projects.

President Han Chien Lin (2nd from right) presented awards to the student winners of the NSTC's College Student Research Creativity Awards in 2022 and the supervisor.